IT Projects

““IT projects require a multidisciplinary approach; we can deliver it.””

Roughly speaking, the world of information technology consists of the management of existing things and the development of new things, mostly in the form of projects. The nature of those projects varies and includes the development of customized software, the implementation of company-wide systems like SAP and Oracle, the rearrangement of a demand supply organization, and the set-up of systems for large-scale data processing, for example in public transport or at an airport. All these projects have in common that they bring together a great number of disciplines. Purchasing, IT, audit and compliance, sales, marketing, management, information architects, and legal all play a role. What is more, many projects are of great strategic importance to the client and may also attract great public attention. The number of stakeholders is big.

Support in IT Projects

The ICT team of Kennedy Van der Laan is the outstanding team to support this multidisciplinary approach. Of course we can draft and negotiate the agreements required. Just as important is our ability to make the various internal and external stakeholders communicate with each other, so that the agreements will actually do justice to all interests involved and will contribute as much as possible to the successful completion of the project. In IT projects we represent both clients and service providers. This does not matter much to the approach taken, because the main thing is that the parties develop good relations for cooperation, and are prepared to translate good intentions into clear and appropriate contractual obligations.

Chambers Europe 2014 – TMT – Band 1

What the team is known for Experienced IT team with an impressive record of advising on international privacy mandates. Acclaimed for its understanding of defamation and freedom of speech matters in the media field, and also handles regulatory and copyright issues. Clients include broadcasters, publishers and newspapers.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients) “The real talent of the team is its ability to work under extreme pressure and still get the job done.”

“For media-related litigation it is at the top of the league. The team has a very strong track record in these matters, varied experience and deep knowledge of the area.”

“The team has excellent knowledge of the relevant legal fields combined with great business understanding.”

What’s new? NRC Media and De Persgroep Publishing are among the firm’s new clients.

Work highlights Represented TMG in a litigation against Dutch TV broadcasters concerning the attempted publication by the client of a weekly TV guide.

Represented KRO in defamation proceedings.

Notable practitioners Clients say Joost Linnemann“brings things to the table in an extremely clear way and is very strong at thinking strategically and assisting us to move forwards in the process.” He is noted for his work on international projects.

Practice group head Patrick Wit“is a very business-oriented lawyer who brings good advice and experience to projects,” say market observers. He handles outsourcings, telecoms projects and litigation.

Jens van den Brink has an excellent reputation for media projects, particularly unlawful publications and freedom of speech matters. “He is very easy to work with, hands-on in his approach and provides good, practical advice,” say clients.

“We were very impressed with Christien Wildeman and the way she prepared and handled our case,” enthuse clients, adding: “She always has a strong argument and clearly really knows the background of the matter.”

Hester de Vries“is one of the best on the market for privacy matters,” say respondees. Her clients include international banks and infrastructure operators.